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Warren Carratt

Warren Carratt is the CEO of Nexus Multi-Academy Trust

All articles by Warren Carratt
The causes of the SEND crisis - and 9 steps to fix it
Government policy in two core areas has resulted in the current crisis in SEND. To now ensure every young person is supported, we need to do these nine things, argues Warren Carratt
General
15 November 2024
Nine steps hopscotch
The erosion of academy freedom must be halted
A MAT CEO says the promise of academy freedom has been trampled by ever-growing regulations and rules that are stifling the sector
General
25 September 2024
The erosion of academy freedom must be halted
Why special school students need access to mainstream qualifications
As GCSE and A-level exam results loom, the CEO of a multi-academy trust that runs several special schools explains why it is so important that all students can sit assessments
Specialist Sector
1 August 2024
Seating icons
Flexible working: how our trust is reaping the benefits
The CEO of a flexible working ambassador MAT explains the changes it has made and the advantages of schools allowing more flexible working
General
25 March 2024
flexible working
Mainstream pressures impacting special schools
The CEO of a trust with 14 special schools says capacity and funding challenges are being caused by mainstream accountability metrics and political posturing
Specialist Sector
11 March 2024
Mainstream pressures impacting special schools
Should MATs mix school types or stick to one style?
The CEO of a trust of special schools says it’s time for a proper debate about whether MATs are better off focusing on a single school type or working with all settings
Specialist Sector
8 January 2024
Should MATs mix school types or stick to one style?